Looking to try some baking in your air fryer? Make these Air Fryer Banana Muffins. There's no need to turn on the oven to make these soft, moist and flavourful banana muffins. Made with simple everyday ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, you'll love these air fryer muffins!
We all know the air fryer is great for making things like tater tots and whole chicken but did you know it's also great for baking too? When the weather gets far too hot to contemplate turning on the oven (which is 6 months of the year here in Australia) the air fryer can be your answer to delicious baked goods without breaking a sweat.
These Air Fryer Banana Muffins are ready in under 20 minutes and are so easy to prepare. If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to do two batches, but I've never found that to be a problem since I can eat a few muffins while waiting for the second batch to be done 🙂
Oh, and if you don't have an air fryer never fear. These muffins are the air fryer version of my mini banana muffins that are made in the oven, so just head over and grab the directions from there.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE...
- Quick and Easy.
- Great way to use up ripe bananas.
- Bake in summer without touching the oven!
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WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses convection to rapidly circulate hot air around food to cook and crisp it up. It’s essentially a mini convection oven that fits perfectly on your countertop.
CAN YOU USE PAPER MUFFIN CASES IN THE AIR FRYER?
You can definitely use paper muffin cases in the air fryer. I'm a big fan of using silicone cases as they hold their shape well and are reusable, but if you don't have them on hand just double up paper cases to make them extra sturdy.
INGREDIENTS
These muffins are made with simple everyday ingredients most of us always have on hand. Here's what you need (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)...
- Ripe Bananas – the darker and spottier, the better.
- Egg
- Olive Oil
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Self Raising Flour – please note if you are in America you’ll need to use All Purpose Flour + Baking Powder. American self raising contains salt for biscuits, and this would be too salty for this cake.
INSTRUCTIONS
Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl, then add egg, brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine. Sprinkle flour and cinnamon on top and fold together until just combined.
Divide the mixture evenly into muffin cases (silicone or paper) and carefully place into the air fryer basket.
Slide the basket into the air fryer and bake on 160C / 320F for 15 minutes or until muffins are cooked through and a skewer comes out clean. If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to do two batches.
Move to a wire rack and allow the muffins to cool in the cases.
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TIPS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER BANANA MUFFINS
- The air fryer tends to brown muffins more than the oven, but this does not effect the taste at all.
- Only use very ripe bananas, otherwise you won't get that sweet banana flavour.
- If you’re in America, don’t use Self Raising Flour as the recipe directs. Store bought American self raising flour contains salt (as it’s commonly used for biscuits). Instead, use ¾ cup of all purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder.
- Try these muffins with chocolate chips for an extra treat!
- Use either silicone muffin cases or double up paper cases for this recipe.
- If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to cook the muffins in two seperate batches.
- Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. You can also freeze your muffins in an airtight container for a few months.
- Want to make these in the oven instead? Use the instructions in this Mini Banana Muffins post.
MORE WAYS TO USE UP RIPE BANANAS
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📋 RECIPE
Air Fryer Banana Muffins
Looking to try some baking in your air fryer? Make these Air Fryer Banana Muffins. There's no need to turn on the oven to make these soft, moist and flavourful banana muffins. Made with simple everyday ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, you'll love these air fryer muffins!
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe Bananas
- ⅓ cup Olive Oil
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¾ cup Self Raising Flour (see notes)
Instructions
- Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl, then add egg, brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle flour and cinnamon on top and fold together until just combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly into muffin cases (silicone or paper) and carefully place into the air fryer basket.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer and bake on 160C / 320F for 15 minutes or until muffins are golden and a skewer comes out clean. If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to do two batches.
- Move to a wire rack and allow the muffins to cool in the cases.
Notes
TIPS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER BANANA MUFFINS
- The air fryer tends to brown muffins more than the oven, but this does not effect the taste at all.
- Only use very ripe bananas, otherwise you won't get that sweet banana flavour.
- If you’re in America, don’t use Self Raising Flour as the recipe directs. Store bought American self raising flour contains salt (as it’s commonly used for biscuits). Instead, use ¾ cup of all purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder.
- Try these muffins with chocolate chips for an extra treat!
- Use either silicone muffin cases or double up paper cases for this recipe.
- If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to cook the muffins in two seperate batches.
- Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. You can also freeze your muffins in an airtight container for a few months.
- Want to make these in the oven instead? Use the instructions in this Mini Banana Muffins post.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
Clara says
Hello, can you tell me the amount of the ingredients. Thank you.
Cassie says
Hey Clara - they are listed in the full recipe at the bottom of the page. If you are having trouble finding it click the "jump to recipe" button at the very top of the page and it'll take you right there 🙂 enjoy - these muffins are great!
Barbara says
Have just made these today and they have turned out perfectly, so simple and so easy wish I could include a photo
Thank you Cassie,
Cassie says
So happy to hear that Barbara!
Veronica says
Made them in exactly 20 minutes (convenient that I had everything in my pantry), and they turned out beautiful! I’m a sucker for ruining anything that’s healthy so I added a few white chocolate chips. Thank you!
Cassie says
I giggled at the "I'm a sucker for ruining anything that's healthy" - I think I suffer from something similar haha. So glad you enjoyed!
Linda from Arkansas says
I’m new to air frying. I had some over ripe bananas and wanted to try muffins. I found several different recipes but yours had ingredients that caught my eye! I was right! This recipe doesn’t disappoint! It’s a keeper!
Cassie says
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one Linda! 🙂 Happy Air Frying!
Ana says
What can you use as an egg replacer and how much?
Cassie says
Hi Ana, I've never used an egg replacer so I can't advise on that sorry. If you give it a go with a chia egg or the like let us know how it goes 🙂
Jade says
Hi Cassie, I am interested to try out this recipe. Can I check if I should be using pure vanilla extract or vanilla extract ?
Cassie says
Hey Jade - feel free to use vanilla extract or vanilla essence - either will work 🙂 enjoy!
Moriaelini says
Commenting again to say I plan to make these again tomorrow using pumpkin, dried cranberries and replacing 1/4 cup of the flour with wheat germ. I want to make some yogurt-espresso-chocolate ones too, heh. I am in the US and used self rising flour with no issues.
Cassie says
Love how creative these combos are! Can't wait to hear how they go. How fun is baking in the air fryer. That's great to know about the self-rising flour - I'll adjust the notes to reflect 🙂
Moriaelini says
I made these this morning and only had one banana, so used an equal amount of strawberry applesauce as well. Came out fantastic! I think I will try with pumpkin or Greek yogurt next time. Great, easy recipe for a fast breakfast.
Cassie says
Love the idea of mixing in some strawberry applesauce! yum!
Zoe Ostrander says
Just made these banana muffins with chocolate chips ! Followed recipe and they were fantastic!
Cassie says
So happy to hear that Zoe - I love the combo of banana and chocolate YUM!
Tracy says
Tried this recipe. Never rose, very condensed. And yes I put in Baking Powder
Cassie says
Hey Tracy - I'm surprised to hear you had problems with this one but understand how disappointing it is when something doesn't work out. This recipe is actually an air fryer version of another recipe on the blog, and both have many successful reviews. When muffins don't rise there could be a few things at play - the baking powder was old (it usually only stays fresh for 3 mths after opening), the oven / air fryer not being hot enough - this can happen if you open the door or basket too quickly during the baking process before it has a chance to rise, or if the batter was under-mixed. I hope that helps troubleshoot.
Amber says
I'm new to air frying & this is a wonderful recipe! I would love to make pear bread, think I could switch out for pears & maybe add some oatmeal to even out the additional fluid?
Cassie says
Hey Amber - the good news is you can convert any oven recipe to air fryer. so if you have a recipe you love for pear bread you could definitely just cook it in the air fryer instead of these muffins 🙂
Sylvia Black says
Did you cook these muffins on the air fry setting or roast setting I do not have a bake setting.
Cassie says
Hey Sylvia - air fryer setting 🙂
Geraldine says
The recipe works perfectly in an air fryer! By far the best thing I’ve even cook in my air fryer! Thanks for sharing!
Cassie says
You made my day Geraldine! So glad you enjoyed these muffins 🙂
shirley says
best ever banana recipeyummy.
Cassie says
So glad to hear that Shirley!
jl says
Hi! Is cinnamon necessary for this recipe or can i omit it?
Cassie says
Hey! While I think it adds something great to the recipe if you don't have it on hand these muffins will still be great 🙂
Lynne says
Thank you for posting this recipe. The muffins were quick and easy to make and they tasted delicious. I hope you will keep adding more air fryer recipes to your site.
Cassie says
Thanks so much Lynne! I'm so glad you liked them and yes, plenty more air fryer recipes to come. I LOVE my air fryer!